Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-249 - Radioactive waste - Use of the commercial disposal site
Section 246-249-060 - Labeling

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-249-060
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Each package of waste must be clearly labeled to identify whether it is Class A waste, Class B waste, or Class C waste in accordance with WAC 246-249-040. This marking is in addition to any transportation markings or labeling required by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or the United States Department of Transportation and shall consist of lettering one-half inch high or greater in a durable contrasting color with the background surrounding the lettering. The classification marking shall be visible on the same side as the radioactive marking or label and in close proximity (within six inches). Waste packages marked "Radioactive," "Limited Quantity" or "Radioactive LSA" need only one classification marking whereas waste packages labeled White I, Yellow II, or Yellow III shall have classification markings in close proximity (within six inches) to each label.

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050 and 70.98.080. 91-16-109 (Order 187), § 246-249-060, filed 8/7/91, effective 9/7/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-249-060, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.080. 87-01-031 (Order 2450), § 402-62-070, filed 12/11/86.

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